| Agent Name |
1-Octanethiol |
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| CAS Number |
111-88-6 |
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| Formula |
C8-H18-S |
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| Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
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| Synonyms |
1-Mercaptooctane; 1-Octylthiol; Octane-1-thiol; Octyl mercaptan; Octylmercaptan; Octylthiol; n-Octanethiolate; n-Octyl mercaptan; n-Octylmercaptan; [ChemIDplus] UN3023 |
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| Category |
Thiols |
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| Description |
Water-white liquid with a mild odor; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in organic synthesis and polymerization; [Hawley]] |
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| Comments |
May irritate or burn skin and eyes; "Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation." [CAMEO] An eye irritant; Absorption of large amounts by ingestion or inhalation could produce CNS depression and convulsions. Workers avoid because of obnoxious smell. [CHEMINFO] See "THIOLS"; |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.42 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 953 ppm/ 4h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
NIOSH REL = 15 min. ceiling of 0.5 ppm; Flash point = 69 deg C; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Other Poison |
Chemical Asphyxiant |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1-OCTANETHIOL
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